2015-08-02T21:29:05+01:00https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050/format/pdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/491050491050YORYM-C9E962PAS4F4C9E9600149CFURNITURE FITTING3311.33.441POST MEDIEVAL16001800 An incomplete cast copper alloy probable lock escutcheon of post-medieval date. The main body of the escutcheon is sub-rectangular with a rounded base at one end and an expanded flared collar with knoped projection at the other. The profile of the object is wedged being slightly thicker at the knoped terminal and narrowing to the curved base. The reverse is flat but the knop has a slight ridge as well as a worn possible rivet at its centre. The front face of the escutcheon is inscribed with the initials WR with a worn crown-like design above.
The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and survives in good condition. The escutcheon is 33mm long, 11.3mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 3.4g.2012-02-28 09:29:582012-03-07 10:03:00411Certain1136PAS4F4C9E9600149C7120014912D58801B360014912D58801B3612011201YORYMRebecca GriffithsCopper alloyCastIncompletePOST MEDIEVALMetal detectorMrs Rebecca GriffithsMrs Rebecca GriffithsCircaCirca473359220282129141430Sheriff Hutton101GPS (from the finder)372994CR0094.jpgimages/bmorris/Yorkshire and the HumberCharacter undeterminedCultivated landEuropean RegionCountyNorth YorkshireDistrictRyedaleCivil ParishReturned to finder